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Scope of Work
Audit Objective:
To conduct a comprehensive Fire Safety & Electrical Safety audit of DLF Rentco facilities with
reference to applicable codes, standards, statutory requirements and DLF fire safety & electrical
safety procedures & guidelines. Type text here

Audit methodology:
1. Audit to be conducted by approved auditor for which a list of auditors along with qualification
and experience to be provided to DLF. Once a panel of auditors is approved, any change will
need DLF approval.

2. Audit to be conducted as per the defined objective and scope of work given in this document.

3. The site provides documents, drawings and other details as required by the auditor for
reference and verification.

4. An opening meeting with the building team including senior officers to be conducted before
commencing the audit.

5. Carry out site audit as organized/ arranged by the site team coordination. Audit timings and
schedule will be as per the building team coordination as the buildings are operational.

6. Discussions with key personnel to verify existence of the systems/procedures etc.

7. All areas, Common and tenant area in totality to be covered by the auditors.

8. Closing meeting to present important observations and recommendations. Any critical

observations to be apprised to DLF.

9. Submission of the draft report of common areas to check factual errors/ discrepancies in
observation/ details, if any within 1 week of closing meeting.

10. Submission of the final audit reports for Common area and each tenant area separately within
mutually agreed timelines.

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A) Scope of Work for Fire Safety Audit:

The audit should cover the entire areas of the building/facility including common areas and tenant
areas. Audit should be comprehensive in nature and scope of the audit is broadly classified as given
below:
1. Fire safety statutory compliance
2. Fire protection systems and equipment
i. (Fire pump house, Automatic sprinkler system, Hydrant system, Fire detection & alarm
system, Fixed fire suppression systems, Fire extinguishers and Fire buckets)
3. Life safety
4. Fire prevention & Fire hazard Identification
5. Emergency Management
The scope of audit against each of the above topics/areas is described below:

1. Fire safety statutory compliance:

a) Review compliance of mandatory fire safety requirements of the building/facility as per
applicable National Building Code, Part-IV, acts, rules and bye-laws relevant to the project /
facility at the time of approval.
b) To examine the initial NOC issued along with approved building drawings and its compliance with
the conditions stipulated in the initial NOC/approved drawings.

c) To check & verify that the building has current valid Fire NOC; the conditions stipulated in the
NOC are complied with and relevant documents with respect to the same are maintained.
d) Upon completion of the audit, the third-party auditing agency shall submit a “Fire safety
statutory compliance certificate “with respect to the buildings/facilities audited by them, on
their letter head duly signed by the authorized officer with seal of the company.

2 Fire Protection Systems and Equipment:

2.1 Firefighting pump house:
The auditor should conduct detailed audit of the firefighting pumps, functionality test of all pumps
in
auto-mode, health of the fire pumps and each associated components, like air vessels, air release
valve, pressure switches & gauges, fire water pipes, valves, installation control valves, fire water

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tanks, fuel tanks, battery, diesel engine & exhaust pipes, R.P.M. of engine etc. They should
alsoconduct detailed checking /testing to identify leakage, corrosion etc. The auditor may
conduct any other tests/checks as required to provide assurance on full reliability of the
firefighting pumps and related equipment/systems in the pump room.

The following check points should also be covered during audit:

a) Examine the fire pump house is segregated with fire rated walls and doors as per code
applicable at the time of approval.
b) Fire pumps and associated equipments meet the codal requirements/standards.
c) Check sequence of operation of pumps in auto-mode (Jockey pumps, Hydrant pump,
Sprinkler pump, Diesel Engine Pump and Water curtain pump) by operating test line
installed in fire pump room and check that pressure settings (starting & cut off) are tallying
with pre- fixed pressure settings.
d) Check for any abnormal noise, vibration, water leakage at joints, glands etc during pump
operation.
e) Thorough physical inspection of fire water lines to identify corrosion or leakage, if any,
provide recommendations.
f) Analyze pump reliability through pump breakdown history record.
g) Check flow marking on fire water pipelines e.g. Hydrant line, Sprinkler main header, Make
up lines, etc.
h) Check pressure gauges are in good condition.
i) Pressure switches are in good condition (covers provided, cable joints properly insulated
etc).
j) Check fuel level in diesel storage tank is not less than 90% of total capacity of the tank and
condition of the secondary containment of the diesel storage tank.
k) Check the diesel engine servicing conducted as per DLF SOP.
l) Check diesel exhaust pipe has proper insulation, also the condition of belt of diesel engine.
m) Health check of diesel engine batteries (Check battery terminal voltage – more than 24 V).
n) Check the records of the annual voltage drop test conducted for batteries.
o) Verify whether daily inspection & weekly testing of fire pumps are conducted, and
preventive maintenance is carried out as per DLF SOP-47 and records are maintained.
p) Check records to ensure that fire water tanks are cleaned once in two years.
q) Check adequate water level (above 90%) maintained in underground and overhead water
tanks and isolation valves are locked and kept in open position as per DLF SOP 36.
r) Details of pressure settings of all pumps and single line diagram of fire pumps are
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displayed in the fire pump room.
s) Test that proper audio-visual alarm in fire control room, pump room & BMS room for
alerting when pumps put on manual mode.
t) Check hydraulic and Dye-penetration (DP) test reports of sprinkler & hydrant air vessel.
u) Availability & working condition of telephone line in fire pump room & list of emergency
contact numbers are displayed.
v) Emergency lights available, marked and are functional.
w) Power supply to fire pumps taken from LT panel and breaker is identified.
x) Check back up power supply is provided for fire pumps.
y) Check availability of ventilation for the fire pump room.
z) Check availability of ventilation for the fire pump room. In case of mechanical ventilation,
verify that the system is designed for required Air changes per hour.

2.2 Automatic sprinkler system:

Evaluate adequate coverage of automatic sprinklers at all areas as per relevant codes/standards.
During the audit, conduct visual inspection of sprinkler system to identify any sprinkler head is
obstructed by stacking of material, blocked/covered with cap, painted etc. Health checkup of
the sprinkler water pipelines to identify visible corrosion, leakage from pipes, joints, bellows,
valves, etc and recommend actions as required to ensure reliability. Check availability of flow
switches as per requirement for each floor & testing to be done to ensure sprinkler system
functionality, water availability and integration with fire alarm system to ensure sprinkler system
is functional & generate alarm in case of operation. Conduct performance test of the sprinkler
system to assess functionality as per IS 15105. Wherever, water curtain provision is available,
inspection and testing of the same to be done.

The following check points should also be covered during audit:

a) Adequate coverage of sprinklers in all areas as per IS 15105.

b) Check all sprinkler isolation valves are in open position and kept inlocked condition.
c) Check flow switch provided on sprinkler header pipe at each floor /taping and conduct
sample testing of flow switch (Using sprinkler test/drain line).
d) Check satisfactory pressure is available in each sprinkler riser.
e) Conduct inspection of the visible sprinkler pipeline network to identify corrosion /
leakage, if any.
f) Check sprinkler bulb heads are in good condition (deflector not bent, painted, sprinkler
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bulbs are fully projected out from the false ceiling except for concealed type)
g) Verify records for testing of sprinkler system including flushing of the pipeline as per DLF
SOP47.
h) To check façade protection sprinklers are provided.
i) To check the availability of spare sprinklers as per standard.
j) Inspection and testing of water curtain, if available, to be conducted.

2.3 Fire Hydrant System:

Fire hydrants are provided in the building / facility both Internal (Fire Hose Cabinets) and external.
The auditor should visually inspect the hydrants and do need based operational testing. The
pressure availability at the highest point of the riser shall be verified to ensure minimum

required pressure of 3.5 kgf/cm2 as per NBC. Health checkup of the entire hydrant water line
to identify visible corrosion, leakage frompipes, joints, valves, etc and provide recommendations.

The following check points should also be covered during audit:

a) Accessibility of FHCs, yard hydrants/hose box (No hindrance to access these equipment)
b) Check adequate coverage of fire hydrant system at all areas.
c) Functional test of fire hydrants (internal & external) & hose reels.
d) FHC signage prominently displayed.
e) Check physical condition of hydrant water pipe network, like corrosion& leakage.
f) Yard hydrant posts are free from corrosion and obstructions.
g) Availability of yard hydrant landing valve with blank caps
h) Landing valves are in good condition.
i) Verify Inspection, Testing & Maintenance records at site as per SOP-37.
j) Availability of air release valve at top of the riser (terrace).
k) Verify pressure at farthest point / top of the riser which shall not be less than 3.5kgf/cm2.
l) Check fire brigade inlet / outlet are free from obstructions and is easily accessible and functional.

2.4 Fire detection and alarm system:

Check proper coverage of fire detection and alarm system and the sitting of the detectors are
neither obstructed nor impacting the performance of detectors. Thevisual inspection of detectors

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is to be done to ensure detectors are functional / operational by checking light indication. Also
inspect Manual Call Points (MCP), hooters, Strobe lights, response indicators and talk
backsystem.
However, functional test of detectors/MCP to be done on sample basis without disturbing the
tenants’ operations. During the testing, the integration of the associated sub-systems like smoke
exhaust system, pressurisation system, turnstile and access control deactivation, fire dampers,
AHU etc to be tested to provide assurance. (As per Cause & Effect system). PA system audibility
and Talk-back functionality test to be conducted.

The following check points should also be covered during audit:

a) Adequate coverage & type of detectors are available as per IS 2189.

b) Check fire detection and alarm system is in full working condition.
c) Check response indicators provided for non- addressable type detectors provided above
false ceiling, enclosed rooms and raised flooring.
d) The type of detectors provided in various areas are suitable for the type of
occupancy/ hazard.
e) Cable (Armored or unarmored FRLS or cables in metal conduit)/Fire survival cables provided
for cabling of fire detection system.
f) Dedicated battery backup is provided as per requirement for fire alarm control panel.

g) Check Manual call points (MCP) availability at prominent locations like near exit door and
within 30m from any point of floor. Check MCP is accessible, and signage is displayed.
h) Check availability of strobe /hooters to alert occupants
i) Check integration of associated systems with fire detection & alarm system as per cause-
and-effect (C&E) matrix, if available.
j) Check the fire alarm control panel is in healthy condition.
k) Tenant fire alarm panel is integrated with the main fire alarm panel of the building/facility.
l) Verify primary power supply to fire alarm control panel is identified and secured.
m) Ensure a safe location is provided for storage of batteries for secondary power supply.
n) Check lift shafts have detectors.
o) Verify audible/visible signals shall continue to operate until manually silenced or
acknowledged in the fire alarm control panel.
p) Check the functionality of main fire alarm control panel, mimic / zonal panel and testing of
lamps etc.

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q) Fire alarm is audible in all parts of the building including plantrooms& basements.
r) Testing of fire detection system should trigger the following:
i. Activating hooter/ hooter cum strobe
ii. Receiving notification message on fire alarm control panel
iii. Activating smoke exhaust & fresh air fans
iv. Activating fire dampers of AHU
v. Activating pressurized air fan in staircase/lift well/lift lobby
vi. Tripping of AHU
vii. Door access control system releasing/ deactivation of turnstiles.
viii. Activation of fire curtain/ water curtain, if available
ix. Lift call back to the ground floor if provision is provided in the building.
s) Access control doors are provided with manual door release device.
t) Verify functionality test carried out for fire dampers in supply air, return air and fresh air ducts
by building team as per SOP 48 and documents maintained. The auditor is to carry out testing
of dampers at selective locations.
u) Inspection, testing and maintenance records of automatic fire detection alarm system
is available as per SOP 48.
v) AMC Service Provider reports are available as per AMC.
w) Logbook for fire alarm panel is maintained.
x) Check annual battery discharge test conducted for the fire alarm control panel battery.
y) Verify alternate power back-up provided for fire alarm system.

2.5 Fixed Fire Suppression system:

This includes fixed fire suppression systems like NOVEC 1230/ FM 200/ sprinkler etc are provided
for protection of server rooms, tubular based fire suppression system provided in electrical
panels, nitrogen injection/ CO2 flooding systems provided for the protection of transformers.
The auditor to assess the overall condition of such systems and verify that the systems are
maintained in working condition.

The following check points should also be covered during audit:

a. Total flooding gas fire suppression system

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i. Check the gas cylinders are installed & secured properly.
ii. Verify back up battery / UPS supply provided.
iii. Check adequate pressure available in the cylinder.
iv. Verify provision of abort switches and manual release switch with signage’s are located at
prominent location and easily accessible.
v. Check pre-discharge alarm with audio visual indication is provided to alert the occupants in the
protected area/room.
vi. Check the status of gas suppression system control panel is in healthy condition.
vii. Verify the mode of fire suppression system is in kept in Auto mode.
viii. Check discharge nozzles are in good condition, well projected out from false ceiling. Discharge
nozzle provided to cover area above false ceiling and below raised floor.
ix. Check inspection and maintenance records of fire suppression system is available.
x. Verify hydraulic pressure testing records of Gas cylinders.
xi. Verify detectors are provided in the protected area, functional and suppression system
integrated with fire detection and alarm system.

b. All floor mounted electrical panels are provided with tubular gas-based suppression system in
common areas.
c. The gas cylinder of tubular gas-based fire suppression is having adequate pressure (within green
range) and inspection records are maintained.
d. Verify transformers of 10 MVA and above are provided with nitrogen injection protection/high
velocity water spray system.
e. Check multiple transformers are separated by baffle wall / plates of 4-hour fire rating. Height of the
baffle wall/ plate should be not less than 600mm above the top of the equipment so separated.

2.6 Fire Extinguishers and Sand Buckets:

a. To verify all areas are covered with suitable type of fire extinguishers as per IS: 2190.
The inspection testing and maintenance records of fire extinguishers are also to be
examined to ensure that fire extinguishers are checked & maintained at site. Any
deficiency observed to be recorded. Fire extinguishers at various floors/ tenant areas
should be visually inspected by the auditors.
The following check points should also be covered during audit:
i. Check availability of suitable portable fire extinguishers in all areas as per IS:2190.
ii. Inspect fire extinguishers to assess the condition and ensure updated inspection tag is
available.
iii. Verify the records of fire extinguishers’ inspection, testing and maintenance done as per

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SOP46.
iv. The auditor should conduct fire extinguisher operational test of fire extinguishers at various
locations to ascertain the condition of fire extinguishers.
v. Verify the records of Hydraulic Pressure Test (HPT) conducted for fire extinguishers.
vi. Fire extinguishers are suitably secured on walls or placed on stand.
vii. Display of standard fire extinguisher signage.
viii. Weather protection cover for outdoor portable fire extinguishers provided.
ix. Access to fire extinguishers is free from obstructions and visible.
x. Check availability of sand buckets and condition of sand in buckets.
xi. Check monthly inspection record of fire bucket is available as per SOP: 44.

2.7 Passive Fire Protection System:

The audit should cover passive fire protection system including sealing of all penetration
openings with material having appropriate fire rating to ensure compartmentation. This shall
also cover cable coatings, cable fire barriers etc to retard the spread of fire through electrical
cables. The audit should cover inspection of all exit fire doors and fire doors in electrical shaft &
plumbing shafts. Auditors should inspect the condition of the fire curtain, if available, and
conduct functionality tests.
The following check points should also be covered during audit
i. All openings including service openings are sealed with fire resistant material.
ii. Cable coating & fire barrier as per engineering guideline EG 007 in common areas (FRLS
cables/fire survival cables etc excluded).
iii. The inspection doors of electrical shafts are having fire door as per code.
iv. Electrical shaft openings are sealed at each floor with fire stop material having the same
rating as that of floor.

v. The inspection door of plumbing shafts in core of the building have not less than 30-
minute fire rating.
vi. Verify fire doors provided for staircase, UPS/battery room and electrical room.
vii. Check condition of all fire doors hardware including door closers & panic hardware etc.
viii. Check availability of "Fire door keep closed” and “Push Bar to open” signage
ix. Check proper alignment & latching of fire doors.

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x. Check condition of panic bar / external trim/ door closure
xi. Physical checking for penetration/ holes etc in the fire doors.
xii. Check fire door frames are intact to the wall, no gap between door frame and wall.
xiii. Verify inspection records of fire door are available as per SOP-53
xiv. Check fire dampers are provided for supply and return air as per code.
3 Life safety:
Firefighting shaft (if available), check floor plan is provided in the lobby area.

3.1 Staircases: Check each fire exit staircase in the facility (100% coverage of staircases) to ensure
that staircases are f ree from obstructions/impediments, water l eakage , corrosion and
no cables /equipment/services passing through it. Condition of fire doors, push bar, trim
handle and door closer to be checked for all exit fire doors. Check also there is no provision of
locking system on fire doors. Check exit signage & its functionality, emergency lights, staircase
pressurization system etc. in all the fire staircases.

3.2 Exit Path: Check exit access path, exit and exit discharge are clear from any obstruction for
quick evacuation of occupants in case of emergency and escape lights and exit /exit
directional signage are provided for guiding occupants to exit discharge and to safe assembly
area. Check assembly points are easily identifiable through signage and have adequate
illumination.

3.3 Smoke Management Systems- Smoke extraction systems, pressurisation system, fire
dampers, Fireman Lift, integration of these systems with fire detection system, shall be assessed
based on inspection and testing. The ducts of smoke extraction system marked with colour
coded triangle of appropriate size to distinguish supply and exhaust ducts. In buildings, if
openable glass panels are provided on façade, check these are usable or not? Smoke extraction
systems, pressurisation system, fire dampers, Fireman Lift, integration of these systems with
fire detection system, shall be assessed based on inspection and testing.

3.4 Emergency Lights:

a. Check provision and adequacy of emergency lights as per codal requirements and
have 90 minutes back up.
b. Check the lux level of emergency lights meeting codal requirement.
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The following check points for Life Safety should also be covered during audit.

i. Doorway, corridor, passageway to an internal staircase or external staircase are free

of all obstructions, impediments, and storage.
ii. Check thoroughly all staircases to assess the condition of the staircase including any
corrosion, broken steps, water seepage, handrail damage or any other defect.
iii. All staircases are free from trip and fall hazard e.g. broken tread edges.
iv. Areas under the staircase at ground level are free from storage.
v. Open staircase: The staircase is well ventilated to the atmosphere at each landing and vent at
the top. The vent openings should be of 0.5m2 (minimum) in the external wall.
vi. Closed Staircase: Positive pressure differential of 50 Pa is maintained inside closed staircases.
vii. Condition of the fabric connecting the ducts to fans for all pressurization fans and ventilation fans.
viii. Condition of V belt – damage loose or missing.
ix. Exhaust fan and pressurization fan positioning to be checked to ensure that the exhaust
gases are not sucked by pressurization fan.
x. Handrails free from corrosion, attached firmly from ground/ wall.
xi. Floor level indicating board provided at each landing the staircase.
xii. Does the store or other fire risk directly open to the staircase. If so, suggest
remedial measures.
xiii. Smoke extraction system is integrated with detectors/ sensors.
xiv. Conduct functionality test of smoke extraction in all basements.
xv. Check refuge area available in the building is provided with signage, PA system, talk back
system, emergency light, first-aid box and drinking water etc. and free from dumping of
any materials applicable at the time building construction.

3.5 Emergency Management

Check availability of Building Emergency Plan verify the records of emergency drills are
conducted as per statutory requirement; implementation of observations/ recommendations
recorded during such drills. Check DMDRP room equipment availability and upkeep. The
emergency equipment maintained at control room also to be checked. Check fire control room
is manned, and records are maintained. The emergency contact details are displayed in FCR.
Assess the availability of public address system and test the announcement is audible enough
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at various levels.

The following check points should also be covered during audit:

i. Emergency plan documents are available at designated locations.

ii. Evacuation maps displayed at prominent locations. Assembly point signage provided.
iii. Way to assembly area signage at exit discharge level is available for occupants to reach
assembly point.
iv. Emergency drills are conducted once in every 6 months (and once in a quarter if the
building occupied by Occupier for the first 2 years) or as per fire NOC condition. Records
of the same are maintained.
v. Check the records to ensure that security personnel deployed at site are trained in the
operational fire extinguishers and fire hydrants.

vi. Check Fire warden list is available in the control room.

vii. Verify availability of emergency equipment in fire control room as per list.
viii. Floor plans with location of exits and firefighting system available in the control room.
ix. Check availability of emergency power supply in the control room.
x. Check the Emergency Response Team list maintained in the Fire Control room with
contact numbers.

xi. If DMDRP room is available in the building, verify the equipment available as per list.
xii. Check building maintains first aid box, self-contained breathing apparatus, AMBU Bag.
xiii. Check list of trained first aiders is maintained in the building.
xiv. Check in designated Fire man Lift:
 Functionality check of communication system (telephone and bell), emergency
light inside the lifts is carried out and records available for the same and test for
verification.
 Fire lift signage is provided near the lift.
 Functional test of fireman switch on sample basis.
 Lift well pressurisation to be tested.
xv. Whether open space around the building with turning radius maintained as per code
requirement for fire tender movement and free from obstructions.
xvi. Fire lane clearly marked.
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4. Fire Prevention & Identification of Fire hazards:

Throughout the site audit the potential fire hazards to be identified at all areas. Based on the
hazard identification, the observations/recommendations to be provided. This should also cover
housekeeping aspects, expose risk to personnel etc.

The following check points should also be covered during audit

a. Check general housekeeping at all areas & identify fire hazards.

b. Identify dumping / storage of combustible materials / garbage in basement car
parking area, if any.
c. Check that flammable liquid and chemicals are stored only in properlydesignated locations.
d. Check back office areas/stores of tenants for ensuring exit path is clear,
housekeeping maintained, and the exit doors not locked during operational time.

e. To check, no flammable / combustible materials are stored in front of switch board / electrical
panel etc.
f. Flame proof electrical fittings are provided in hazardous areas.
g. Check designated hot work area and identify fire hazards, if any.
h. Check whether all electrical panels are locked and there shall be no exposed
electrical live parts.
i. Check electrical loose connection/ naked wires /unsafe electrical joints etc.
j. Wooden enclosures shall not be used for housing electrical supply connections
such as switchgears etc. Dead end of all cables and busbar shall be closed.

k. Diesel day tank containment available and provided with vapour and temperature
sensors and protected with Modular extinguisher- verify. Also check the power
source for sensor & controller are on UPS/ inverter without any plug top
arrangement.

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l. HSD Yard:

 Entry to HSD yard is restricted only for authorised personnel.

 Caution signage “No Smoking / Mobile restricted “are displayed.
 Valid license displayed for diesel storage.
 Suitable fire extinguishers, sand buckets, AFFF can with foam branch provided
in HSD yards.
 Check flanges along the pipeline are bonded using jumpers for continuity &
dissipation of static charges.
 Check leakage of diesel evident in and around HSD area.
 Spill control kit is available in the building.
 Check pipelines and fittings free from leakages.
 Verify flow marking in the pipelines and suitably color coded as IS 2379.
 Verify flameproof lights for illumination and flame arrestor on the vent of HSD yard.
 Check availability of static electricity discharge provision.

m. F&B outlet, kitchen audit as per applicable edition of NBC:

 Check testing records of PNG / LPG gas detectors and its integration of fuel supply cut off.
 Availability of motorized gas cut off valve at the starting point of gas supply header & remote
switch off button in building fire control room.
 Test emergency lights
 Check availability of suitable type of fire extinguishers.
 Verify exhaust duct cleaning record availability as per SOP 45.
 Check availability and adequacy of backlit exit signage.
 Check emergency exits, exit paths are free of any obstruction.
 Check availability and adequacy of emergency hooter with strobe.
 Check sprinkler coverage in the area and sprinkler heads not obstructed & adequate space
is maintained.
 Check the fire wardens are available & trained.
 Check the Kitchen hood suppression system is maintained and integration with fuel supply
cut off is working and the service records are available.
 Check the availability of 1410C sprinkler inside the kitchen duct.
 Check the availability of fire blankets in the kitchen area.
 Check caps are provided on hood suppression system nozzles.
 Check for any visible corrosion or damage on LPG / PNG pipeline.
 Check the liquor store is provided with 60-minute fire rated door.
 Test smoke/heat detector for working and integration with building main fire alarm panel,
switching of supply air fan and exhaust fan continuous operation.
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 Test smoke/ heat detector/ flow switch for working and integration with building main fire
alarm panel, switching of supply air fan and exhaust fan continuous operation and auto shut
of fuel supply.
 Check the PA system integration with building PA system in enclosed outlet.
 Check the condition of the fire door for any damage.
 Check the kitchen is segregated from seating area by 60 minute rated suitable fire barrier.
 Check the pressure in tubular fire suppression system, if provided for electrical Panel.
 Check installation height of PNG/ LPG detector is as per OEM recommendation or suitable
as per vapor density of the gas.
 Fire Alarm Panel and Gas Detector Panel have battery back-up.
 Check no combustible insulation is provided on ducts.
 Check sprinklers are inspected at least twice in a year and cleaned.
 Check grease trap/ grease container capacity is not exceeding 3.8 litre capacity.

n. Review of action taken in the previous fire safety Audit:

To review the action taken report of the previous fire safety audits conducted.

B. Scope of Work for Electrical Safety Audit:

1. Identification of Electrical hazards (shock, fire hazards.) and their controls. Evaluation of
building lightning protection system. Safe Maintenance of Electrical Equipment. inspecting,
documenting, and verifying the existing conditions of a building's electrical infrastructure.

2. Physical Verification of premises (electrical installations/equipment, systems) as per applicable

acts, rules & and regulations for statutory compliance. For Example –NBC-2016, CEA
Regulation,2023 & NEC-2023

3. Review Single Line diagram, Equipment Layout, Cable Details, wiring details, Load balancing
Chart, Panel drawings and building electrical Drawing and identify gaps/ hazards related to it
and guide team for its closure.

4. Review adequacy of cables based on actual current measurements and cable current carrying
capacity and heat marking. Visual inspection for the condition of cable glands main LT panels.

5. To check all receptacle points are properly connected to earthing system & testing reports of
earth pit resistance are checked. Evaluation of the earthing system (Installation &
Maintenance) based on IS 3043 including availability, upkeep and testing of building earthing
grid (earth pits records) and to suggest recommendations if any.

6. Witness the earth resistance test of earthing connections in grid, evaluate the test results and
suggest recommendations as per applicable standards.

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7. Inspection of Transformer with respect to their type, Voltage Rating, location, over current
protection, Overheating protection, conductor, and insulation, fencing, oil drainage system, oil
test report analysis, fire protection system, Fault sensing system, connection conditions and
maintenance records of LV& HV switchgears, panel boards with their earthing system as per
applicable national codes & standards

8. Inspection of Lightening arrestors as per IEC 62305 for all new buildings. Old buildings are to be
checked as per the applicable standards at the time of building construction.

9. To conduct thermography of Main LT Panels, Chiller Auxiliary Panel, UPS panels wherever
applicable.

10. To check review of calibration of Testing equipment used by maintenance team.

11. To check electrical fittings/fixtures available in hazardous zone as per requirements.

12. To check no flammable or combustible materials stored in front of the switch boards electrical
panels, etc.

13. To inspect provision & healthiness of RCBO/ RCCB for utility equipment and its checking
periodicity as also method. Testing reports of the RCBO/RCCB shall be checked.

14. To check availability of emergency lighting system provision and its healthiness including 90
minutes backup.

15. To check the work permit system for electrical Repair & Maintenance works is practiced
including LOTOTO system.

16. Adequacy and availability of Insulated hand tools for electrical maintenance work, PPE for
electrical works based on energy level. Review of Usage and storage of electrical PPEs,
requirements of insulation mats and emergency equipment such as potential discharge rod,
rescue hook in HT & LT panel room etc for dealing with electrocution cases.

17. Electrical safety signages and Electrical shock resuscitation chart, First Aid, Training, and safety
awareness on use of PPE, LOTO system to down the line team.

18. Whether all the Electrical switch boards used are reputed make with IS certification and all
wirings conforming to relevant standards.

19. To check all metallic electrical equipment of single phase are with three wires with earth
connectivity to equipment and three Phase loads with four wires and double earthing.

20. To check the switches and switchboards are of sufficient rating to withstand the connected
load without undue overheating.

21. Check provision exists to isolate the power supply of the area affected in case of emergencies.
Any electrically controlled access systems, if provided, whether they are securely earthed.

22. Check electrical distribution boards are easily accessible, uniquely identified, and display of
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Circuit identification chart, danger notices provided.

23. Identify if any abnormalities in connections like overheating marks, de-colorization, and
looseness in terminals, exposed / tapped joints, use of multiple loads from single point
electrical source.

24. If there is a separate electrical room in the client premises, whether restricted entry is displayed
with a danger notice.

25. Whether preventive maintenance schedules for equipment’s and batteries exist and followed,
adequacy of preventive maintenance schedules and activity.

26. Whether Cable lay out is appropriate and routes of wiring are safe.

27. If Cafeteria facility is available in premise, all electrical equipment should be adequately earthed
and protected with 30mA RCCB.

28. Source of Static electricity and control specifically in HSD bulk storage yard, earthing bonding
of flange joints in diesel, and gas lines

29. Checking of healthiness of protection circuit and protection relays of HT panels, Transformers
and Main LT Panel & Check rubber mats are provided as per the requirement.

30. Check whether all panels are locked, indicators and other measuring instruments are
functional.

31. Check whether all outdoor lights & metallic poles are securely earthed and protected with
30mA RCCB at the back end.

32. Check whether batteries in battery room are installed and maintained as per DLF SOP.

33. Check for provision and functional test of 30mA RCCBs for light and power circuit in client areas.

34. Check whether all LPDs and MDBs are securely closed. Rubber mats are placed in front of all
MDB panels in client areas.
35. Any other point not specified above and posing a threat of electrical fire needs to be checked
and recorded with recommendations to prevent electrical accidents and fire cases.

Statutory Compliance Certificate:

To provide a duly signed statutory compliance certificate on Fire Life Safety & Electrical Safety of

Building on the letter head of the auditing agency.

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